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1982 Map of Shelly Creek Ridge

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Shelly Creek Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Siskiyou National Forest and Six Rivers National Forest converge at the Oregon-California state line, defining a landscape of deep canyons and high ridges. The rugged topography is etched by the Middle Fork Smith River and its numerous tributaries, including Shelly Creek and Monkey Creek. Resource extraction and mountain transit are evident through the presence of the Holiday Mine and the historic Wimer Road, which snakes across the northern terrain.

Remote outposts and early infrastructure appear at Baker Flat and the Monumental (Site), suggesting a history of specialized land use. Recreational and conservation efforts are marked by the Shelly Creek Campground and a local Fish Hatchery near Dollar Bend. For the researcher, the map preserves the exact alignment of various foot trails and old roads that once served the mining and timber interests of this border region.